Strong start to the year as UK engine plants achieve record January output

13.6% growth in UK engine production sees plants at record production for second January running.1

267,060 engines produced in first month of the year, with exports accounting for more than half (56.8%) of output.

Production for UK car manufacturing up by a fifth as new plant investment continues to boost local supply.

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,

It’s great to see UK engine manufacturing start the year with another record performance – a result of massive investment into R&D and plants in recent years.

However, with the bulk of output ultimately destined for overseas, whether for vehicle assembly in another country or as part of a British-built car, securing a deal that keeps trade flowing freely with our biggest partner, the EU, is now an urgent priority.

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